Mounds Park Academy, founded in 1982, is an independent, PreK-12, co-educational, college preparatory day school in Saint Paul, Minnesota serving students from throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The school is accredited by and is a member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and The College Board.
The school is a 246,000-square-foot (22,900 m2) facility, on a campus of more than 32 acres (130,000 m2).
The Mounds Park Academy Mission Statement: "We teach students to think independently, communicate effectively and act with respect and integrity in a diverse community that models intellectual ambition, global responsibility and the joy of learning."
Read more about Mounds Park Academy: History, Technology, Fine Arts, Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Graduation Requirements, Campus, 2011 Theft Resolution
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